Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson CBE is one of the most versatile and acclaimed British actresses of her generation, equally brilliant in roles of savage comedy and quiet devastation. Born in Southport, Lancashire, she trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Richardson burst onto the public consciousness with two extraordinarily different roles in quick succession — the darkly intense Ruth Ellis in Dance with a Stranger and the manic Queenie in Blackadder II. This ability to operate at completely opposite ends of the dramatic spectrum has defined her career. Her film credits include The Crying Game, Damage (earning a BAFTA and Oscar nomination), Tom & Viv (earning a second Oscar nomination), Sleepy Hollow, The Hours, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and the animated Chicken Run. On television, she has appeared in And Then There Were None, Good Omens, and Ted Lasso. On stage, Richardson has performed at the National Theatre, the Royal Court, and in the West End, bringing the same fearless intensity to theatrical roles. As an audiobook narrator, Richardson brings a voice of extraordinary expressiveness and a chameleon-like ability to transform between characters. Her range — from aristocratic refinement to earthy comedy to psychological intensity — makes her capable of handling virtually any genre. She brings genuine acting to every line. She was appointed CBE in 2020 for services to drama. For listeners who appreciate narration with genuine theatrical power and emotional range, Miranda Richardson delivers performances that are never less than compelling.